Hegemony

[ hej-uh-moh-nee ]

noun

  1. the predominant influence of one group over another.

Examples of hegemony in a sentence:

  • When the dictator was chased out of the country, his hegemony over the people came to an end. 
  • Because the gang leader’s hegemony was so strong, the gang members always did what they were told without question.